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Austin police arrested Derek Gillespie, 49, after a months-long investigation linked him to multiple explosions near St. Edward's University, with evidence found in his home and car; authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat now that he is in custody.
The Austin Police Department's SWAT team is responding to a barricaded subject call in south Austin near West Ben White Boulevard, asking people to avoid the area as a public information officer is en route for a media briefing, with updates to follow as the situation develops.
The Austin Fire Department is currently battling a three-alarm fire in a fully involved three-story building in south Austin, with a structural collapse on the second floor and multiple exposures. Crews are searching for other possible fires due to windy conditions, and drivers are advised to avoid the area as one northbound lane of the I-35 frontage road is closed.
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 50th homicide of the year after a man's body was found in a car in south Austin. The man had suffered trauma to his body, and it is unclear how it was caused. Police have detained someone and do not believe there is a threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing.
Approximately 3,000 customers in far south Austin experienced a power outage early Monday morning, affecting most of the Olympic Heights neighborhood. The Pedernales Electric Co-op reported the outage at 3:50 a.m., and power was restored by 8 a.m.
The Austin Fire Department is battling a brush fire near Interstate 35 and Woodward Street in south Austin, causing traffic delays on the southbound I-35 frontage road and Woodward Street. The fire is located in the northwest corner of the area and is expected to be extinguished soon. Meanwhile, Central Texas is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures reaching 100 degrees for at least a week. Travis County has not issued a burn ban, but crews in Hays County have fully contained the Vineyard Hill fire after it burned over 50 acres.
A SWAT call by the Austin Police Department in South Austin ended peacefully with the suspect in custody. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Gangnam Korean BBQ, a new all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant, has opened in South Austin. The restaurant offers grill-it-yourself service for marinated and plain meats, paired with assorted banchan and a la carte dishes and sides. The space is large with many tables and booths, electric grills in the center, and exhaust hoods above. The all-you-can-eat dinner price is $50, the weekday lunch is $30, and kid pricing is available. Reservations are bookable on OpenTable.
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in South Austin. The incident is currently under investigation.